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Dogs recognize dog and human emotions [PDF]

open access: yesBiology Letters, 2016
The perception of emotional expressions allows animals to evaluate the social intentions and motivations of each other. This usually takes place within species; however, in the case of domestic dogs, it might be advantageous to recognize the emotions of humans as well as other dogs.
Natalia Albuquerque   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Dog domestication and the dual dispersal of people and dogs into the Americas

open access: yesProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2021
Advances in the isolation and sequencing of ancient DNA have begun to reveal the population histories of both people and dogs. Over the last 10,000 y, the genetic signatures of ancient dog remains have been linked with known human dispersals in regions ...
Angela R. Perri   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The fecal microbiome in dogs with acute diarrhea and idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Recent molecular studies have revealed a highly complex bacterial assembly in the canine intestinal tract. There is mounting evidence that microbes play an important role in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic enteropathies of dogs, including ...
Cook, Audrey K.   +13 more
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More Attention than Usual”: A Thematic Analysis of Dog Ownership Experiences in the UK during the First COVID-19 Lockdown

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
On 23 March 2020, the UK Government imposed a nationwide lockdown as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore how the experience of dog ownership in the UK was impacted during this lockdown.
Katrina E. Holland   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Most Dogs Are Not NATIVE Dogs [PDF]

open access: yesIntegrative and Comparative Biology, 2021
Abstract Studies of dogs have proliferated among canine scientists, aided in part by the logistical convenience of working with owned animals whose care is handled by others. These pet dogs are unlike most dogs that have lived in contemporary or prehistoric settings. In particular, many of the dogs studied by canine scientists are NATIVE
openaire   +2 more sources

Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Dogs perform a variety of integral roles in our society, engaging in work ranging from assistance (e.g., service dogs, guide dogs) and therapy to detection (e.g., search-and-rescue dogs, explosive detection dogs) and protection (e.g., military and law ...
Emily E. Bray   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

'Generation Pup' – protocol for a longitudinal study of dog behaviour and health

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2021
Background Despite extensive research, many questions remain unanswered about common problems that impact dog welfare, particularly where there are multiple contributing factors that can occur months or years before the problem becomes apparent.
Jane Katherine Murray   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Introducing a Puppy to Existing Household Cat(s): Mixed Method Analysis

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
Although cats and dogs can live amicably, inter-species conflict can result in poor welfare. Species introduction can impact the development of the cat-dog relationship. This study aimed to identify factors associated with owner reported ‘only desirable’
Rachel H. Kinsman   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Susceptibility of ferrets, cats, dogs, and other domesticated animals to SARS–coronavirus 2

open access: yesScience, 2020
Alternative hosts and model animals The severe acute respiratory syndrome–coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic may have originated in bats, but how it made its way into humans is unknown.
Jianzhong Shi   +20 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Impact of Changes in Time Left Alone on Separation-Related Behaviour in UK Pet Dogs

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
Separation-related behaviours (SRBs), including but not limited to vocalisation, pacing, destruction and toileting, occur in the absence of human company.
Naomi D. Harvey   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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